In a letter sent home to parents, Cawley Middle School Principal Matthew Benson said the teacher had physical contact with some students that was "too familiar and not acceptable."

"This was inconsistent with the behavior we expect from adults in a school environment," Benson wrote in the letter. "When we became aware of this, we immediately removed the substitute teacher permanently from the building."

Benson wrote that police were notified immediately, and he spoke with all parents and students involved in the incident. He wrote that he believes the school has "brought closure to the matter."

The name of the teacher was not released, and neither the principal nor the superintendent were available for comment Friday.